Agenda item

To receive a report advising of action taken under urgency procedures in relation to the award of a Freedom by Special Nomination.

(Alderman Sir David Wootton)

17 April 2020

Report of Urgent Action Taken: Award of the Freedom of the City of London by Special Nomination to Thomas Moore

In recognition of his initiative to raise money for the NHS during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, the Lord Mayor had nominated Thomas Moore, also known as Captain Tom Moore, for Freedom of the City of London by Special Nomination. The nomination was seconded by the Chair of the Policy and Resources Committee, Deputy Catherine McGuinness. The Freedom Applications Committee considered this nomination and was highly supportive of the award.

The Freedom was the first to be given virtually and was live streamed on YouTube. The request for approval was submitted under urgency to provide this recognition to mark the completion of the 100 laps of his garden and his 100^th birthday, where it was intended that the Freedom of the City would form one of many honours that were bestowed upon Captain Moore.

Approval was, therefore, granted by the Court of Common Council under urgency procedures to admit Thomas Moore, also known as Captain Tom Moore, to the Freedom of the City of London by Special Nomination; being nominated by The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor, and Deputy Catherine Sidony McGuinness, Citizen and Solicitor.

Resolved – That the action taken under urgency procedures be noted.